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SUMMARY:From Maker to Market: supporting next steps for entrepreneurial makers
LOCATION:Online via Zoom
DESCRIPTION:From Maker to Market: supporting next steps for entrepreneurial makers\n\n04/29/26 10:00 AM EST\n - 04/29/26 11:00 AM EST\Description:\nMakerspaces and Maker programs are enhanced services offered in many library settings. See a way to take makerspace offerings to the next level like Pflugerville Public Library.  Maker Markets provide an avenue where libraries can expand support to non-traditional small businesses and encourage next steps for entrepreneurial makers. For makers this provides the experience of bringing their creations to market with a low barrier for entry. As simply as providing time and space for local makers to have the opportunity to sell their wares and share their creativity with the public. To broader community partnerships that provide further business skill building. Whether you already have an active makerspace or just want to support local makers, this webinar will provide an example of a successful library program.\n\nLearning Objectives:\n\n	Identify local makers or makerspace users who are positioned to sell their products or are already on that path and key strategies for expanding makerspace offerings.\n	Create and promote events like Maker Markets to foster community involvement and support local artisans, encouraging collaboration between the library and entrepreneurial makers.\n	Analyze and address barriers that prevent community members from accessing technology and resources in makerspaces, ensuring inclusivity in offerings.\n\nMargaret Miller is an Adult Services Librarian at Pflugerville Public Library, Pflugerville, TX, has worked in public libraries since 2005. Currently overseeing maker trainings, lab hours and other library programming including pet-friendly offerings, author events and maker markets.  As a member of the Texas Library Association, she presented topics from tech to programming while filling officer positions on the Programming for Adults Round Table and Innovation and Technology Round Table. With the American Library Association, as a member of the Graphic Novels and Comics Round Table, has served the Libcomix Online committee and the Best Graphic Novels for Adults list committee.\n\n \Details:\nWho should attend: Anyone wanting to learn about supporting makers\nCompetencies: Innovation and Programming\n\nNon-Member Cost:      $40\nNEO-RLS Bronze Member Cost:  $24\nNEO-RLS Silver Member Cost:   FREE\nNEO-RLS Gold Member Cost:    FREE\nNEO-RLS Individual Member Cost:  $20\n\nCan't attend on the date or time listed? Sign up anyway!  This webinar includes archive access for later viewing at your convenience.\n \nIt’s never too late to save your library money. NEO-RLS Memberships are pro-rated! Call us today to join.\Location:\nOnline via Zoom\n\n,
X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:From Maker to Market: supporting next steps for entrepreneurial makers<br /><br />04/29/26 10:00 AM EST - 04/29/26 11:00 AM EST<br />Description:<br />Makerspaces and Maker programs are enhanced services offered in many library settings. See a way to take makerspace offerings to the next level like Pflugerville Public Library.&nbsp; Maker Markets provide an avenue where libraries can expand support to non-traditional small businesses and encourage next steps for entrepreneurial makers. For makers this provides the experience of bringing their creations to market with a low barrier for entry. As simply as providing time and space for local makers to have the opportunity to sell their wares and share their creativity with the public. To broader community partnerships that provide further business skill building. Whether you already have an active makerspace or just want to support local makers, this webinar will provide an example of a successful library program.<br />
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<strong>Learning Objectives:</strong>
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	<li>Identify local makers or makerspace users who are positioned to sell their products or are already on that path and key strategies for expanding makerspace offerings.</li>
	<li>Create and promote events like Maker Markets to foster community involvement and support local artisans, encouraging collaboration between the library and entrepreneurial makers.</li>
	<li>Analyze and address barriers that prevent community members from accessing technology and resources in makerspaces, ensuring inclusivity in offerings.</li>
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<em><img alt="" src="https://neo-rls.org/photos/Miller_Margaret_headshot_02242026103319.JPG" style="float:left; margin:5px 15px; width:100px" />Margaret Miller</em> is an Adult Services Librarian at Pflugerville Public Library, Pflugerville, TX, has worked in public libraries since 2005. Currently overseeing maker trainings, lab hours and other library programming including pet-friendly offerings, author events and maker markets.&nbsp; As a member of the Texas Library Association, she presented topics from tech to programming while filling officer positions on the Programming for Adults Round Table and Innovation and Technology Round Table. With the American Library Association, as a member of the Graphic Novels and Comics Round Table, has served the Libcomix Online committee and the Best Graphic Novels for Adults list committee.<br />
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&nbsp;<br />Details:<br /><font face="Verdana" size="2"><font face="Verdana" size="2">Who should attend: Anyone wanting to learn about&nbsp;</font></font>supporting makers<br />
<font face="Verdana" size="2"><font face="Verdana" size="2">Competencies: Innovation and Programming</font></font><br />
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Non-Member Cost: &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp; $40<br />
NEO-RLS&nbsp;Bronze Member Cost:&nbsp; $24<br />
NEO-RLS Silver Member Cost:&nbsp; &nbsp;FREE<br />
NEO-RLS Gold Member Cost:&nbsp; &nbsp; FREE<br />
NEO-RLS Individual Member Cost:&nbsp; $20<br />
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<font face="Verdana" size="2">Can't attend on the date or time listed? Sign up anyway!&nbsp;&nbsp;</font>This webinar includes archive access for later viewing at your convenience.<br />
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<font face="Verdana" size="2"><font face="Verdana" size="2"><strong><font face="Verdana" size="2"><font face="Verdana" size="2"><font face="Verdana" size="2"><font face="Verdana" size="2"><font face="Verdana" size="2"><em>It&rsquo;s never too late to save your library money. NEO-RLS Memberships are pro-rated! Call us today to join.</em></font></font></font></font></font></strong></font></font><br />Location:<br />Online via Zoom<br /><br />,  
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